Halloween is just around the corner. It’s an exciting time for our children, but maybe not so much for our dentists. Sugary treats are not good for our teeth, but there are some candies that are much worse than others. Here is a list from […]
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Sometimes, it’s an uphill battle getting any kid to brush their teeth, but encouraging children who have special needs can pose unique challenges. And because of ongoing oral-motor issues, spitting out water is a challenge. Often parents are so overwhelmed with all the other simple
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#1 Pregnancy: You may not know this, but pregnancy can alter the health of your mouth. Hormonal changes caused by pregnancy can affect your smile. Some women develop pregnancy gingivitis, which is a form of gum disease. Gum disease is the infection of the gums and bones that
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The first teeth cleaners date back 3500-3000 BC. The Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to have created ancient oral brushes by fraying the tips of twigs. The next civilization on the list to have made early toothbrushes were the Chinese in 1600 BC.,
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The answer is we eat to much sugar and too much carbohydrates. These are the perfect food for the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Let’s face it, we all crave sweets and carbohydrates, like most of humanity, we refuse to eliminate them from our diet. That
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Do You Brush Your Teeth Correctly? Probably Not. Almost everybody brushes their teeth, but only one in ten people are doing it effectively. To that, we have to say a great big “YUCK!” Imagine if only ten percent of the population showered correctly. That would be
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Have you ever dreaded going to the dentist? If so, you are not alone. A visit to the dentist can be very anxiety-provoking. This fear can often lead to putting off dental work, making things worse. If you are the parent of a child who
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It may be a first date or it may be a long-term relationship, but whatever the goal, young women and men have clearly stated what the “must-haves” are – at least when it comes to initial attractiveness. Recently a survey was done of over 5,000
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What type of bristles should you have on your toothbrush – soft, medium or hard? Most people chose either medium or hard, but the fact is soft bristles are best. Medium or hard can actually damage your sensitive gum tissue and wear your teeth. Sugar
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As we gear up for summer, there are many ways to beat the heat: Swimming, Camping, Jumping through a sprinkler, Chasing the ice cream truck. Remember that while enjoying a refreshing cool snack such as ice cream, slurpees, sodas, freezies, there is just a few
